DeathMay 62026

Ted Turner

Ted Turner, American media mogul (born 1938)

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When
Wednesday, May 6 20260 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Person
Ted Turner

Who they were

Robert Edward Turner III was an American businessman, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. Turner also founded the television networks TNT, TBS, The Cartoon Network, Inc., and Turner Classic Movies, and acquired professional wrestling company Jim Crockett Promotions, which became the basis of the promotion World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

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